Episodes

Mallory Harding, mezzo-soprano, and Artistic Director of New Moon Opera joins the show to discuss Biography Chicago-based mezzo-soprano Mallory Harding most recently performed with Haymarket Opera in their filmed production of Acis and Galatea, and previously covered the role of Maxualinda and sang in the chorus in their production of The Dragon of Wantley by John Frederick Lampe. As a founding member and the Artistic Director of New Moon Opera, Mallory has appeared as Zita in Gianni Schicchi, ...

Dan, host of Izzy's Sandpit TV joins the podcast to discuss starting a rock music Youtube show, gushes on fave bands, dispenses wisdom, and dishes on a variety of topics in this in-depth, yet equally fresh interview. Biography: Vocalist, and host of the YouTube podcast, Izzy’s Sandpit, Daniel "Izzy" Issawi brings a fresh approach to the multitudes of music podcasts in his fun, authentic chats with musicians, often from rock, punk, and metal bands. He features a mix of signed and unsigned artist...

Elizabeth MacDuffie is the Editor-In-Chief of Meat for Tea: The Valley Review. It was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexandra Wagman. MFT is a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognizing and featuring the work of the artists, writers, and musicians living in western Massachusetts and beyond. I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Elizabeth a few months ago about her creative life, and passions, and how she got started running a literary journal. She, and her husband...

Marc-André Teruel, is a talented double bass player out of Europe. Again and again, Marc-André Teruel pushes new boundaries and thus proves that his is a unique and exceptional talent. It is in January 2022 with the age of 19 that the young double bassist won the prestigious Swiss competition “Rahn Musikpreis”. Part of this prize is the arrangement of further concerts in Switzerland for the the next 4 years. Marc-André Teruel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcandreteruel/ Facebook: https...

One of my favorite people, Dr. Andrew Rossetti joins the show to discuss how he came to join the music therapy profession, his thoughts on "the power of music", musical influences, books that challenge him, and so much more in this insightful and inspiring interview. Dr. Andrew Rossetti, Ph.D, MMT, LCAT, MT-BC supervises the multi-site music therapy program in radiology oncology at Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Health System. His practice extends to th...

Musician and Luthier, Jonathan Wilson of TogaMan GuitarViols makes updated versions of Appreggione’s an instrument from the 1800’s. His instruments can be heard in a variety of places from movies to videogames. We dig into his amazing journey, what it takes to make these instruments, and he offers insider stories and wise words. Exclusive to his episode are 3 VIDEO clips on YouTube. You can find those, and other videos here. TogaMan GuitarViols Instagram: @togaman_guitarviols Website: https:/...

Fellow Mizzou grad, and my dear friend, Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps joins the show to discuss her passion for teaching, shares some amazing book recs, discusses the power of music education, and more for Music Appreciation month on the podcast. Books mentioned in the episode: Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words by David Whyte. From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars by Virginia Hanlon Grohl. Dr. Cynthia Williams...

Author Colleen Thompson joins the show to discuss her newest book DANGER AT CLEARWATER CROSSING, as well as the creative process, what it takes to make it in publishing, and so much more. From the historical novels that began her writing journey (written as Gwyneth Atlee and Colleen Easton) to the riveting romantic suspense that has become her trademark, Colleen Thompson writes stories that show us that sometimes, love can kill. In 2004, Colleen Thompson’s first romantic thriller, Fatal Error,...

Co-host of podcast, The Creative Exponent, Marian Parsons joins the show to discuss her winding creative road, her love of musicals, dispenses fantastic creative advice, dishes on books that inspire her, and more. Marian is a paint enthusiast & natural encourager. She is the epitome of a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a spiderweb of creative endeavors including writing, photography, design, fine art, furniture refinishing, and home décor. She has a habit of turning every hobby into a busine...

Mark Alan Miller is a Western Massachusetts-based recording engineer and sole regular member of the techno-industrial band Out Out. He was the founder and owner of Slaughterhouse Studios before closing it and founding Sonelab with Justin Pizzoferrato. Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbu...

This episode, my friend and fellow sorority sister LaTasha of The Veil KC joins the show to talk about how she got her start, shares stories, and spills secrets of her success, as well as her take on wedding trends of 2022. LaTasha James is an event coordinator and owner of The Veil KC which is an award winning event management company based out of Kansas City. They have won local awards from her peers, like The Mountain mover, nationally with The Knot the WeddingWire Couples choice award for 5...

You may have heard of Heather's amazing story about her love and dedication to the arts via the viral Humans of New York post via her husband Mark. I recently had the opportunity to chat with her about her work with AhHa!Broadway, and get to know more about what drives and inspires her. Buckle up for an inspiring, heartfelt interview! Heather Edwards is Co-Founder of the women-led non-profit, AhHa!Broadway Inc., which provides arts education programming to underserved children, senior citizens ...

Actor and Podcast host of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, Bruce Nachsin joins the show to discuss the power of creative outlets, gets real about body image issues, and dishes about topics from his podcast, to fantasy books, British comedies and more. Bruce Nachsin fell into the acting world after an ill advised foray into the world of fine woodworking revealed very specific and life threatening allergies. He has been writing and producing for 11 years, starting with his original attempt to create...

Emily Golden and Rachel May of GoldenMay Editing are a dynamic duo! They are authors, editors, and book coaches, living a creative writing dream by helping others shape their stories, and making dreams come true. On the show they dish about taking the leap to become entrepreneurs, fave books, writing tips they ignore, and more. Website: https://goldenmayediting.com/ Instagram: @emilygoldenedits @rachelmayedits Emily Golden spent a decade coaching business entrepreneurs, community activists, and...

Hannah Lipsey is a professional commission based artist, creating highly realistic portraits in both graphite and coloured pencils. Born near Liverpool, England, Hannah Lipsey gained her BA (Hons) in Fine Art from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff in 2011. This was where she discovered and developed her style of acrylic painting. It wasn't until 2016 she then picked up pencils and started to experiment with drawing realistically. Between then and starting her art career she worked at ...

It was an honor to host Dr. Jennifer Higdon earlier this year. Since her episode, she's continued composing, and presenting. In this show she discusses life as a composer, music she finds inspiration from, and what it was like to win one of the biggest awards for musicians. Jennifer Higdon, a Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy winner, is one of the most performed living American composers working today. She is the recent recipient of Northwestern University’s Nemmers Prize and the UT Austin E...

Another fave episode from the archives features Shakuhatchi Master, Composer, and friend of mine, Shawn Head. One reason this is a favorite ep are hearing Shawn's amazing stories and learning more about my culture. Shawn has made a name for himself on Shakuhatchi, and currently lives in Japan. Since his interview in March of 2021, he's continued to build his studio, record, and more. Shawn Head has an active career as a Shakuhatchi soloist, along with being a composer, and educator. He studied ...

From the archives comes one of my favorite episodes. I love hosting every guest as they bring such interesting perspectives, and wonderful insight into their creative worlds, but as a musician and writer this one was one of the most moving I had the pleasure of conducting. John Cotter is the author of the memoir Losing Music, forthcoming from Milkweed Editions, portions of which have appeared in Raritan, Catapult, Indiana Review, and Guernica. His novel, Under the Small Lights, was published by...

Straight from the archives comes the VERY FIRST interview featuring award winning violinist and composer, Tracy Silverman. Originally landed on January 4th, 2021, this episode features an in-depth interview with Tracy Silverman. He discusses musical influences, shares a touching story of his first steps on his musical journey, and more. Since helping kick off Creative Peacemeal with this interview, Tracy has gone on to making his own successful and amazing podcast For The Greater Groove (links...

Entrepreneur, Chavaz Kingman shines when discussing the relationship of arts, business, and the human connection. Chavaz Kingman is a consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and speaker. He has been featured in Fortune Magazine, Business Management, Talent Economy, and more. It was a delight to catch up with him to talk about the relationship between business and creative arts, the power of the human connection factor, and more. Chavaz Kingman is a consultant, coach, entrepreneur and speaker known fo...

Finding your spark, and pursuing your goals, actor Corrie Legge discusses this and more! Actor and creative coach, Corrie Legge joins the show to talk about finding and following your spark, the realities of voice over, fave books, and more. Corrie Legge is a multi-passionate storyteller, performer, and coach. As an actor and voiceover artist, she has appeared in many independent films, national commercials, animation shows, video games, audiobooks, and more. She's also a filmmaker with severa...

Acclaimed portrait photographer Darío Acosta gives rare glimpse behind the lens. Portrait photographer Darío Acosta’s brilliant work capturing top musicians, artists, CEO’s and more can be seen across advertisements, magazines and CD covers. A graduate of The School Of Visual Arts, he’s been focusing his lens and creating mesmerizing photos for the past 15 years. In this episode, he gets honest about life as a photographer, and shares wise words. This is an inspiring episode about a phenomenal...

Actor and Musician Ben Barnes on his debut album, and more. Actor and Musician, Ben Barnes joined the podcast to talk about music inspirations, and his debut album, Songs For You. Check the links below to order the album, purchase BB's merch, and more. SONGS FOR YOU https://ingroov.es/songs-for-you Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenBarnesMusic Bandwear Store: https://shop.bandwear.com/benbarnes Spotify “Influences” playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KZCER7ycCrujdIhJpI...

Delight to be joined on my show by my dear friend, and fellow grad school pal, Tara Davis. We catch up and dig deep about her experience working on the front lines the last few years, her journey to become a music therapist, and what's on the road ahead. Tara Davis, MA, MT-BC, is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory, and Montclair State. Prior to becoming a music therapist, Ms. Davis held positions as a vocalist, actress, and director across the United States. Ms. Davis established and is the ...